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Students in Mrs. Hamilton's Cory-Rawson sixth grade reading and English class take photos of The Bluffton Icon photographer as he took photos of class members. On May 14 The Icon talked with the class about photography after they read a fictional book about a photographer in the 19th century. Students, front from left, Matthew Kellogg (in red jacket). Second row from left, Rachel Breitigam, Chad Frommer, Katie Brown and Natalie Powell. Third row from left, Shailee Ludwig, Ally Huether, Mycala Kloepple, Zach Ream and Abby Rosendale.

Bluffton Middle School students of the month for April were recently announced. To view their photos, click here.

6th grade:
Zach Little is son of Brice and Julie Little, Bluffton. Zach plays basketball and weight lifts at the Ricky Matter Center.

Bluffton police chief Rick Skilliter will be recognized on May 19 in Columbus as the state's EMT-Intermediate of the Year.

The award will be presented during the Ohio EMS Awards ceremony, which is combined with Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physician's (Ohio ACEP) EMS Star of Life Awards ceremony.

The ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 19, in the ODOT Auditorium at the Ohio Department of Public Safety / Ohio Department of Transportation complex, 1980 W. Broad St., Columbus,

Eight Bluffton Middle School students participated in the State Science Fair on May 8, according to Dave Bracy, science teacher.

"The students did a great job with three students receiving a superior rating and five students received an excellent rating," said Bracy.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church' last Ladies' Aid meeting of the season was held on May 10.

New officers were elected. They are President-Jane Amstutz, Vice President-Nicki vonStein, Secretary-Susan Bormuth, and Treasurer-Norma Rader.

Meeting are held monthly from September to May. Ongoing projects are supporting world-wide missions and various sewing projects as well as assisting the members of the congregation.

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